Portable disposable tissue container

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to a portable container for tissues and comprises the following:
         (1) a portable disposable container for holding tissues having at least two compartments;   (2) a multiplicity of paper tissues positioned in a first compartment of the container and folded to be easily removable;   (3) a second compartment positioned adjacent to the first compartment of the disposable container and separated from the first compartment and   (4) positioned in the second compartment a multiplicity of bags that are easily removable and sealable for disposal of used tissues;   whereby when a tissue is removed and used, a bag is removed from the second compartment and the tissue is placed therein and the bag is sealed and disposed of in a sanitary manner.       

     Other aspects of the invention comprise an antiseptic barrier between the first and second compartments to prevent contamination of the tissues. The bag for disposing of used tissues is of a thin plastic having a seal that is easily opened and closed and the seal can be an adhesive or a mechanical seal or a folded flap that forms a seal. Also, the tissue can be in contact with the bag so that the tissue and the bag are removed simultaneously from the container and after the tissue is used, it can be placed immediately into the bag.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a tissue container and dispenser.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Tissues, typically positioned in a tissue dispenser, usually a cardboardbox are widely used for a number of purposes mostly for blowing onesnose due to cold, flue or allergies. Tissues have replaced handkerchiefsand are considered very sanitary but the problem is in the disposal ofthe tissues after use. Typically, after use, the tissue is placed in atrash container but often trash containers are not readily available andthe used tissue is simply placed on a nearby location, dropped, placedin the users pocket or in some other place each of which result inunsanitary conditions and causes the spread of germs that can causeinfections in others. There is a need to be able, in a sanitary andconvenient manner, to dispose of used tissues.

This invention provides for such a means for disposing of used tissuesin a convenient and sanitary manner by providing for a disposal meansdirectly associated with the tissue.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

This invention relates to a portable container for tissues and comprisesthe following:

-   -   (1) a portable disposable container for holding tissues having        at least two compartments;    -   (2) a multiplicity of paper tissues positioned in a first        compartment of the container and folded to be easily removable;    -   (3) a second compartment positioned adjacent to the first        compartment of the disposable container and separated from the        first compartment and    -   (4) positioned in the second compartment a multiplicity of bags        that are easily removable and sealable for disposal of used        tissues;    -   whereby when a tissue is removed and used, a bag is removed from        the second compartment and the tissue is placed therein and the        bag is sealed and disposed of in a sanitary manner.

Other aspects of the invention comprise an antiseptic barrier betweenthe first and second compartments to prevent contamination of thetissues. The bag for disposing of used tissues is of a thin plastichaving a seal that is easily opened and closed and the seal can be anadhesive or a mechanical seal or a folded flap that forms a seal. Also,the tissue can be in contact with the bag so that the tissue and the bagare removed simultaneously from the container and after the tissue isused, it can be placed immediately into the bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a cross sectional view of the invention of a portablecontainer having two compartments, one for holding tissues and a secondfor holding bags for disposing of tissues.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The portable disposable container for tissues and sanitary means fordisposing of used tissues typically comprises at least two separatecompartments that are positioned adjacent to each other. The containercan be made of cardboard that is easily disposed of but can be of othermaterials, such as, plastic of various types, like polyethylene,polypropylene, copolymers and blends thereof; thermoplastics, glass orwood can be used for reusable containers. The size of the container canbe varied to make it easy to use in the home, car or in a handbag. Itmay be desirable to vary the colors of the container and designs,FIGURES and pictures can be placed on the container, particularly tomake the container attractive to young children.

The container has at least two compartments adjacent to each other. Thefirst for tissues that are folded in such a manner as to be readilyremovable. The second compartment that is separated from the firstcompartment, preferably with an antiseptic divider to prevent germs fromused tissues coming in contact with the clean unused tissues of thefirst compartment. The second compartment also contains bags that areeasily removable for holding used tissues.

Typically, when all of the tissues have been used, the entire containeris placed in the trash. However, the container can be reused if made ofa durable material by filling the first compartment with clean tissuesand adding bags to the second compartment.

FIG. 1 illustrates the invention. Tissue box 1 contains tissues 2 in thefirst compartment 3 of the box 1 and bags 4 are in the secondcompartment 5 of the box 1.

A variety of designs for the portable container can be used. The firstand second compartments of the container can be placed side by side orthe first and second compartments can be stacked on top of each other.The first and second compartments can be positioned vertically in a sideby side position. Other combinations can also be used to obtain similarresults.

Tissues used are those that are in conventional use and are of a verythin absorbent paper product. The tissues must be folded and stacked insuch a manner that they can be easily removed and start the next tissueafter the first has been removed.

The bags for the disposal of used tissues can be made of a variety ofsheet materials, typically plastics, such as, polyethylene,polypropylene or copolymers thereof or a coated paper sheet material canbe used. These also must be stacked in such a manner that allows easyremoval and the next bag must be positioned to allow for its removal.These bags require a seal to contain the used tissue and prevent thespread of germs. A self sealing mechanical pressure seal can be used, are-sealable adhesive, or a foldable flap seal such as used for sandwichbags also can be used.

Another aspect of the invention is to have the tissue directly attachedto the disposable bag. The attachment of the tissue to the bagpreferably is a very weak seal so the tissue can be readily separatedfrom the bag. After use, the tissue is place in the bag and the bag andtissue can be discarded in some other manner to avoid the spread ofgerms.

Another aspect of the invention is to use tissues and bags ofcontrasting colors making it very easy to recognize the tissue when usedand when placed in a bag for disposal.

1. A portable container for tissues comprising the following: (1) aportable disposable container for holding tissues having at least twocompartments, a first and a second compartment; (2) a multiplicity ofpaper tissues positioned in a first compartment of the container andfolded to be easily removable; (3) a second compartment positionedadjacent to the first compartment of the disposable container andseparated from the first compartment and (4) positioned in the secondcompartment a multiplicity of bags that are easily removable andsealable for disposal of used tissues; whereby when a tissue is removedand used, a bag is removed from the second compartment and the tissue isplaced therein and the bag is sealed and disposed of in a sanitarymanner.
 2. The portable container of claim 1 having an antiseptic sealpositioned between the first and second compartment.
 3. The portablecontainer of claim 1 having the first and second compartment in a sideby side position.
 4. The portable container of claim 1 having the firstand second compartment in a vertical position.
 5. The portable containerof claim 1 having the bag attached to the tissue and positioned in thefirst compartment.
 6. The portable container of claim 1 wherein the bagsare plastic bags and each having a seal.
 7. The portable container ofclaim 6 wherein the bags each have an adhesive strip seal.
 8. Theportable container of claim 6 wherein the bags each have a foldableseal.
 9. The portable container of claim 1 wherein the tissue comprisesa thin absorbent paper sheet.
 10. The portable container of claim 1having various sizes.